Authors and Illustrators Database

Cheri L. Hallwood

Born: 01/28/1948  Chicago
Spouse: Harry Hallwood
Children: April Hallwood, Crystal Hallwood, and Summer Hallwood Minnick
Address(es):
Permanent:
2674 Korn Street
Niles, MI 49120
Contact Information:
Phone: (269) 683-7153
Phone: (574) 276-1805 (cell)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.foreveryoungpublishers.com/bio.html
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Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Frogwilla : a treefrog's story : a tale of hope, friendship, and courage
-  this enchanting tale about a little tree frog is quite unique as it is truly a family project. You see, the story was inspired by granddaughter, Hannah, age 12, and illustrated by granddaughter, Aubrey, age 15, with a little help from Grandpa (Cheri’s husband). 		Fiction Children Niles, Michigan : Forever Young Publishers 2014
One Wish for Winifred Witch
- Stories in rhyme. 		Fiction, Picture Book Children Niles, Mich. : Forever Young Publishers 2010
Image of The Curious Polka-Dot Present The Curious Polka-Dot Present
- A special birthday present. 		Fiction, Picture Book Children Niles, Mich. : Forever Young Publishers 2007
Image of Winter's First Snowflake Winter's First Snowflake
- Lyrical poem about the journey of a snowflake. 		Picture Book, Poetry Children Niles, Mich. : Forever Young Publishers 2006
What is the aim or goal of your writing: I write for the pleasure of entertaining a child's imagination. I give credit for my success to my ability to see the wonder of life through the eyes of my children and now my grandchildren. I have never given up on my dream to write for children.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: Yes

Skills:
Author

Awards:

Name Date
Dove Foundation Seal for Family Friendly Media 2009
Mom's Choice Award: "Silver Recipient" in the Children's Picture Book Catagory for The Curious Polka-Dot Present. 2008
Mom's Choice Award: “Gold Recipient” in the Holiday Category, and “Most Outstanding Children’s Book 2007.” for Winter's First Snowflake. 2007

Memberships:

Name Date
Member of The Independent Book Publishers Association (PMA), Great Lakes Independent Publishers Association (GLIPA), Lardner Writing Ring, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and many other writers' groups over the years.

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Writer Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 2006
Publisher Forever Young Publishers Niles, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 2005
Retired from the world of business

Other Resources:

MeLCat Links:
http://elibrary.mel.org/search~S15/X?Cheri+L.+Hallwood+&SORT=DX
Last Modified On: 4/9/2016 12:00:00 AM